best darn mac & cheese ~ so good!

Name: Best Darn Mac & Cheese ~ So Good!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) cooked macaroni, al dente; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 3/4 - 1 cup(s) panko bread crumbs; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 4 tablespoon(s) flour; 2 cup(s) milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each, kosher salt & black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) + 1 tsp dijon mustard; 2 cup(s) fresh shredded ~ cabot extra sharp white cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup(s) shredded, parmesan cheese; dried - parsley; red - pepper flakes, optional ( a pinch )

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Oct 30, 2014

This is the best Macaroni & Cheese we've ever eaten...ones in the past that I've had, have been gritty, once the cheese starts cooling...not this one, it stays creamy, until your last bite...such a great comfort food...good luck trying not to go back for seconds...it's that good! Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

8 ounces cooked macaroni, al dente
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 - 1 cups panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon each, kosher salt & black pepper
1 tablespoon + 1 tsp dijon mustard
2 cups fresh shredded ~ cabot extra sharp white cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded, parmesan cheese
dried - parsley
red - pepper flakes, optional ( a pinch )

How To Make best darn mac & cheese ~ so good!

Step 1

Cook macaroni, al dente - drain & rinse. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 2 quart casserole with non stick cooking spray or grease. In a small skillet, over medium heat - melt butter. Add pankos and stir until coated evenly.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat, making sure not to burn. Whisk in the flour and continue cooking for 1 minute.
Step 3

Whisk in the milk, stirring continually, until thickened.
Step 4

Remove from heat and add the mustard, salt, pepper, cheeses, red pepper flakes, and stir until the cheese is melted.
Step 5

Pour in the well drained macaroni and stir to combine.
Step 6

Pour into prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with prepared Panko's. Sprinkle with parsley.
Step 7

Place in oven and bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until good and bubbly and panko's are golden. Serve immediately! This is one delicious Mac & cheese, the cheese doesn't get gritty, stays nice and creamy.
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